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T.I. Shields Kids from Music Industry's Dark Side
7 Jul
Summary
- Rapper T.I. intentionally kept his children from the music industry.
- He cited industry betrayal and a desire for unique paths for his kids.
- T.I. emphasized the need for more Black professionals like doctors and lawyers.
Rapper T.I. recently shared on Arian Simone's podcast his deliberate efforts to shield his children from the entertainment industry. He expressed a strong desire to protect them from the industry's inherent treachery and betrayal.
T.I. stated he never wanted any of his seven children involved in music or entertainment. Instead, he hoped they would carve out their own unique paths and careers in different sectors.
The Atlanta native emphasized the importance of diversifying professional roles within Black communities. He highlighted a significant lack of Black individuals in crucial professions such as law and medicine, contrasting this with the large number of rappers and actors.
"We need more Thurgood Marshalls, we need more Ben Crumps. We need more than just entertainment," T.I. stated, underscoring that a focus solely on entertainment won't be enough for societal advancement.
